Redspace concept: the new ugliest car never made — yet by James Raia Like all major auto shows, the LA Auto Show annually showcases a few dozen world debuts and a handful of concept cars. This year, the wildest was Reds, the short name for the Redspace Project. It’s arguably the ugliest vehicle never made. … Read more
2018 Hyundai Elantra GT: Watch out Honda, Volkswagen by James Raia Compact hatchbacks often deserve more credit. They’re positioned in an unglamorous car segment, but they’re difficult to beat considering their combination of durability, economy, performance, space and style. New for 2018, the Hyundai Elantra GT expands the South Korean manufacturer’s lineup to further compete … Read more
LA Auto Show, Day 1: Electric trucks, bikes, online buying by James Raia The LA Auto Show for the straight second year began with AutoMobility, an upgrade specific to ever-advancing automotive technology. As the second day of the media preamble to the two-week public show beginning Friday, innovation was a highlight at the Los Angeles … Read more
Does keyless entry make your car more secure? by James Raia SPONSORED CONTENT I recently purchased a new car, and I’m usually a pretty straightforward, base-model shopper. But there was an intriguing difference between base and upgraded models — keyless entry doors. I decided to investigate. I’m not an auto expert, nor a locksmith, so … Read more
Best buying practices make best used car purchases by James Raia The used car market is booming. According to industry analysts, about 40 million used cars get new owners each year in the United States. It’s nearly 2 1/2 times the amount of new cars sold in the United States each year. Used car superstores, … Read more
Honda Odyssey woes return with second massive recall by Weekly Driver News Service The Honda Odyssey is among the most versatile vehicles in the automotive industry. Now, about 800,000 units of the popular mini-van in the United States dating to 2011 are being recalled because of a second-row seating issue The voluntary recall covers Odysseys … Read more
Commentary: Is Elon Musk masking Tesla’s troubles? by James Raia Is there a better mastermind in the automotive business than Elon Musk? Whenever he talks, people listen. No more so than recently when he held court to VIPs and the media to announce Tesla’s new electric truck and supercar second generation. To Musk’s credit, he’s … Read more
Danica Patrick: ‘Daytona 500, Indy 500, then I’m done’ by James Raia Danica Patrick, the fiery and vastly popular race car driver, will retire in 2018 after competing in motorsports’ two biggest races, the Daytona 500 in February and Indianapolis 500 in May. “I am done after May,” Patrick said on the eve of her … Read more
Telsa announces rocket roadster with wicked specs by Weekly Driver News Service Elon Musk is a master promoter for his array of high-end electric vehicles. He’s just announced two new products, including what he’s marketing as the fastest street-legal roadster ever made. In addition to revealing plans for an electric semi-truck, Musk surprisingly announced the … Read more
Expanding electrical vehicle charging networks coming soon by Weekly Driver News Service If car industry analysts are correct, sales of electric vehicles will soon increase dramatically. With manufacturers offering more models of plug-in hybrids and battery-electric vehicles as well increasing gas-electric hybrids, some industry insiders believe “green cars” could account for as much as one-third … Read more